In the midst of Mumbai’s dense skyline and hurried rhythms stands a rare survivor of time — a 100-year-old home filled with stories, sunlight, and soul. When actor and model Diana Penty recently opened her doors to filmmaker Farah Khan and her cook Dilip for a video tour, what unfolded wasn’t just another celebrity home reveal. It was a glimpse into a quietly preserved piece of the city’s colonial past — one that feels more like an old European cottage than a Bandra address.
Farah, known for her witty candour, summed it up best: “This is like a piece of old Europe right in the heart of Mumbai.” She called it “Diana Penty’s colonial ancestral home that gives Buckingham Palace vibes.”
“The house is more than 100 years old and belonged to my great-grandfather,” Diana shared during the walkthrough, adding that she is “the fourth generation living here.”
From the moment you step through the arched doorway, it’s clear this isn’t a modern renovation disguised as vintage. It’s heritage — lived in, loved, and layered.
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Tall ceilings soar above carved wooden furniture that has aged beautifully, and every corner seems to hold echoes of a gentler time. The green veranda, open wooden staircases, and expansive windows filter in Mumbai’s sunlight just right — soft, golden, nostalgic. Farah couldn’t help exclaiming, “This is a huge Buckingham Palace. Dilip, I’ve brought you to London!”
Almost everything inside the home — from the furniture to the décor — is antique. Farah paused before a carved wooden table and mirror, asking curiously, “How old is this?” Diana’s mother replied with quiet pride: “Over 100 years old.”
The home’s lived-in warmth comes not from design trends, but from what has been passed down through generations.
While exploring the living room, Farah noticed a carousel-like vintage object and asked, “What is this merry-go-round-looking thing?” Diana laughed and said, “It’s been here since I was a child! Someone gifted it to my grandfather or great-grandfather. I heard it might have come from a World War II ship.”
Upstairs, the terrace garden becomes an unexpected pocket of serenity. Pastel-hued sofas, floral cushions, and antique lamps create a calm, feminine setting that Farah called “absolutely beautiful.” Turning to Diana, she said warmly, “Everything is so pretty… just like you.”
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The house even has a small farm outside — an astonishing detail given its location. “I have a farm outside too,” Diana shared casually, prompting Farah’s delighted reply: “How lovely! This doesn’t feel like Mumbai at all.”
In a city obsessed with new high-rises and glossy penthouses, Diana’s home stands as a reminder of a slower, more intentional way of living. Its grandeur doesn’t come from marble floors or chandeliers, but from timeworn wood, open space, and history that breathes through the walls.
Farah couldn’t resist a joke about its size, “Not even a dance studio in Lokhandwala is this big! It’s as large as Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat living room.” Laughing, Diana responded, “I’d love to have Shah Rukh here!”
Before leaving, Farah looked around one last time and said what everyone was thinking, “We’ve seen many big homes, but finding one like this right in the heart of Mumbai…”
Diana smiled softly. “I guess I’m lucky,” she said — and she is.
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